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Marcus Bird
Relief Pitcher | Toronto Polar Bears
Pitching He's got a really stong arm, so he can blow it by you on occasion. Bird's fastball is a tick above average, in the 90-91 MPH range on most nights. His composure needs work. When Bird starts getting hit, he gets mad and loses concentration. He's almost as effective against righthanders as he is versus lefthanders.
Defense & Hitting He's average in terms of controlling the running game. He tends to fall off slightly to the first-base side of the mound, making him vulnerable to bunts toward third base. He makes up for that minor flaw by being aggressive in fielding his position. Bird is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Bird has some pop in his swing.
-- Moostard Nyman
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